{"id":2338334,"date":"2024-09-08T05:07:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T09:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/signs-of-enthusiasm-for-trump-and-harris-may-be-fading-ahead-of-election-day-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-08T05:13:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T09:13:30","slug":"signs-of-enthusiasm-for-trump-and-harris-may-be-fading-ahead-of-election-day-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/signs-of-enthusiasm-for-trump-and-harris-may-be-fading-ahead-of-election-day-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of enthusiasm for Trump and Harris may be fading ahead of Election Day &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsigns-of-enthusiasm-for-trump-and-harris-may-be-fading-ahead-of-election-day-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2338334&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>As \u200cElection Day approaches, both former President Donald Trump and \u2063Vice President Kamala Harris are witnessing signs of waning enthusiasm for their \u2062campaigns. Recent analyses indicate that voter enthusiasm will play a critical role in determining the election outcome.<\/p>\n<p>For \u2063Harris, several concerns have emerged:\u2063 firstly, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) failed to provide a significant \u200dboost to her \u200ccandidacy.\u200d There were hopes that it\u200b would invigorate\u200d her campaign, but the lack of noteworthy incidents or momentum has led to a decline in enthusiasm \u2063among\u2064 Democrats. Polling data shows a steady erosion of Harris&#8217;s support in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-more-votes-than-voters-in-key-swing-states\/\" title=\"Trump: More Votes Than Voters in Key Swing States\">key swing states<\/a>, such as Pennsylvania and Michigan, \u2062particularly among white voters without college degrees. This demographic&#8217;s overwhelming support for Trump poses a significant\u2064 challenge for her.<\/p>\n<p>On Trump\u2019s side, while he initially unified the \u2064Republican Party \u2063despite facing an assassination\u200c attempt, there are reports of some prominent Republicans secretly preferring a Harris victory. This faction includes anti-abortion advocates, traditional war hawks, and free traders, all of whom \u200chope that a \u2063Trump&#8217;s defeat would allow for a return to their favored positions within the party. Additionally,\u200d a Goldman Sachs report forecasts \u2062negative economic impacts from Trump\u2019s policies, potentially\u2064 affecting voter sentiment. On the other hand, \u200cTrump\u2019s camp pushes back against critics, citing past economic achievements.<\/p>\n<p>Harris&#8217;s failure to distance herself from\u2063 President Biden\u2019s stance on international issues, \u2063particularly the conflict in Gaza, has further dampened enthusiasm among pro-Palestinian activists, who feel their voices are not being \u2062represented.<\/p>\n<p>both candidates face \u200bcritical challenges as they campaign for voter support in the final \u2062stretch leading up to the elections.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Signs of enthusiasm for Trump and Harris may be fading ahead of Election Day<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1748505\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a> and Vice President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a> both face some worrying signs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>With less than two months until <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Election<\/a> Day, Harris and Trump may face declining enthusiasm for their candidacies. The race will laregly be decided by voter enthusiasm driving turnout.<\/p>\n<p>Here are three major warning signs for each candidate showing a risk of declining enthusiasm ahead of Election Day:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harris: No boost from DNC<\/h2>\n<p>The Democratic National Convention was highly anticipated, with many observers believing that it could deal a mortal blow to the Harris campaign, similar to the infamous 1968 DNC riots, or inject new energy into the campaign, securing a Democratic victory in November.<\/p>\n<p>Both of these expectations fell flat, as the convention largely came and went without major incident. Though the Democrats were spared the embarrassing display of 1968, the lack of a convention bump could signal a major decline in enthusiasm among Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There was a surge of enthusiasm for Harris post-Biden dropout, but that might have happened no matter what,&rdquo; election analyst Nate Silver <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NateSilver538\/status\/1831405596828221601\">said<\/a> in a post on X. &ldquo;Thought convention speech was good, but bypassing&rdquo; Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-reflects-on-his-years-of-friendship-with-the-late-walter-mondale\/\" title=\"Biden Reflects On His \u2018Years Of Friendship\u2019 With The Late Walter Mondale\">vice presidential nomination<\/a> in favor of Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is &ldquo;beginning to look bad and they haven&rsquo;t really found a 2nd gear after Hot Brat Summer.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trump: Secret Republican intrigue<\/h2>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s primary victory and assassination attempt survival effectively united the Republican Party, with nearly all his major Republican former rivals taking pilgrimages to the Republican National Convention to sing his praises. Coming out against the former president has destroyed several Republicans&rsquo; careers, including former Reps. Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney.<\/p>\n<p>However, a number of prominent Republicans are secretly rooting for Harris to defeat their candidate, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/newsletters\/playbook\/2024\/09\/04\/the-republicans-secretly-rooting-for-a-trump-loss-00177272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>detailed in<\/a> <em>Politico<\/em>. The outlet reported three main GOP camps are quietly rooting for Trump to be soundly defeated.<\/p>\n<p>Some anti-abortion Republicans are angry with Trump for his easing position on abortion and hope his defeat would lead to a shift to a stronger party position on the matter. War hawks have long seethed over Trump&rsquo;s noninterventionist tendencies and hope his defeat would allow the party to return to its previous dominance of neoconservatives. The final group are free traders, who are angry over Trump&rsquo;s protectionist tendencies and new economic policies that would support tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>Each group believes that a Trump defeat would allow their faction to retake the party.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harris: Loss of support in key states<\/h2>\n<p>Despite an initial surge, Harris has continued to struggle in several key swing states, mainly Pennsylvania and Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>Silver pointed to a steady erosion of Harris&rsquo;s numbers in Michigan and Pennsylvania, two of the most important states of the race.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In PA, our polling averages had Harris +1.8 pre-DNC, but it&rsquo;s now Harris +1.0,&rdquo; he said in a post on X. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s before any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/election-guru-drops-brutal-election-bomb-on-kamala-harris-as-mediocre-trend-hits-her-hard\/\" title=\"Election Guru Drops Brutal Election Bomb on Kamala Harris as &#039;Mediocre&#039; Trend Hits Her Hard\">convention bounce adjustment<\/a>, which is implemented at a later stage of the model. In MI, the polling average has fallen from Harris +3.1 pre-DNC to Harris +1.9 now.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>If Trump were to take Pennsylvania and Michigan, Harris would have to take nearly every other swing state to tie.<\/p>\n<p>Particularly among white voters without college degrees and men, Harris&rsquo;s support has diminished in swing states. In Pennsylvania, a CNN poll shows 63% of white voters without college degrees supporting Trump while 31% support Harris. In Georgia, support for Trump jumps to 71% for the same group.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You&lsquo;ve seen Donald Trump&lsquo;s advantage, very significant with male voters,&rdquo; CNN&rsquo;s political director David Chalian said. &ldquo;Eighteen points in Nevada, 15-point advantage in Pennsylvania. That&rsquo;s the gap when we talk about the gender gap. Harris&rsquo;s advantage with women in addition to Trump&lsquo;s advantage with men and who wins that battle, who extends that advantage, could have a lot to say in these battleground states.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trump: Goldman Sachs casts dire economic prediction<\/h2>\n<p>A study from Goldman Sachs economists predicted that Trump&rsquo;s economic plan would hurt the economy, reducing the GDP and raising the deficit.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We estimate that if Trump wins in a sweep or with divided government, the hit to growth from tariffs and tighter immigration policy would outweigh the positive fiscal impulse&rdquo; from maintaining most tax cuts, the report said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-09-03\/goldman-sees-us-gdp-hit-from-trump-win-boost-if-democrats-sweep?srnd=homepage-americas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>according to<\/a> <em>Bloomberg<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The Trump campaign countered by saying that economists had also doubted Trump&rsquo;s economic plan in 2016, failing to predict the massive growth.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These Wall Street elites would be wise to review the record and acknowledge the shortcomings of their past work if they&rsquo;d like their new forecasts to be seen as credible,&rdquo; Brian Hughes, a senior adviser on the campaign, told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>The report also criticized Trump&rsquo;s immigration plan, which would drastically reduce the number of immigrants.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harris: Failure to break with Biden on Gaza<\/h2>\n<p>The specter haunting Biden for the past year looks set to unleash itself on Harris: pro-Palestinian demonstrators who will go so far as to withhold their votes to express their dissatisfaction with the administration&rsquo;s handling of the war in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Protests at the DNC were notably dampened by ambiguity over Harris&rsquo;s position on the conflict. Her failure to distinguish herself from Biden&rsquo;s policy, largely toeing the same line on the conflict, has sapped the optimism of activists hoping she would chart a different course.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think there was an excitement at the beginning, I think some of that has been dampened,&rdquo; James Zogby, founder of the Arab American Institute, said of Harris&rsquo;s candidacy, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/international\/4862241-harris-palestinian-activists-israel-gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>speaking with<\/a> the <em>Hill<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>With school starting back up, campus protests could feed into the Republican narrative that the Democratic Party is the party of chaos, affecting swing voters, while her support for Israel could dampen the enthusiasm of Arab American and young voters.<\/p>\n<p>Pro-Palestinian supporters voiced frustration after Harris&rsquo;s CNN interview on Aug. 29, when she expressed firm support for the Jewish state.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Let me be very clear: I am unequivocal and unwavering in my commitment to Israel&rsquo;s defense and its ability to defend itself,&rdquo; Harris said. &ldquo;And that&rsquo;s not going to change.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>However, she has tried to toe the line in an effort to bring &ldquo;uncommitted&rdquo; voters back into the Democratic fold.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The scale of suffering is heartbreaking,&rdquo; she said during her DNC speech. &ldquo;President Biden and I are working to end this war such that Israel is secure, the hostages are released, the suffering in Gaza ends, and the Palestinian people can realize their right to dignity, security, freedom, and self-determination&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trump: Assassination attempt fades from national scene<\/h2>\n<p>The assassination attempt against Trump at a rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, drew attention from all corners of the world and seemed set to dominate the electoral cycle. The image of the former president pumping his fist seconds after the shooting became recognizable worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, Harris stole much of the wind from the Republicans&rsquo; sails when Biden dropped out and she obtained the Democratic nomination, and the media cycle quickly moved on. Google trends show the topic with very little engagement by September.<\/p>\n<p>Whether the Trump campaign and Republicans will be able to refocus on the topic remains to be seen. The events of that day are the subject of a congressional investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1748505\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1748505\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Signs of waning enthusiasm for Trump and Harris as Election Day approaches<\/p>\n<p>Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are encountering troubling indicators as Election Day draws near. With under two months remaining, there are signs that enthusiasm for their campaigns may be diminishing. The outcome of the election will largely hinge on voter enthusiasm and turnout. Here are three significant warning signs for each candidate that suggest a potential decline in support:<\/p>\n<p>**Harris: Lack of momentum from DNC**<br \/>\nThe Democratic National Convention was expected to either significantly boost Harris&#8217;s campaign or deliver a devastating blow, reminiscent of the chaotic 1968 convention. However, the event passed without major incidents or a noticeable uptick in support for her candidacy. While Democrats avoided the embarrassment seen in 1968, the absence of a convention bounce could indicate dwindling enthusiasm among party members. Election analyst Nate Silver noted that although there was initial excitement for Harris after Biden&#8217;s withdrawal from the race, this surge might have occurred regardless of circumstances. He also pointed out that bypassing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in favor of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is starting to look unfavorable.<\/p>\n<p>**Trump: Underlying Republican dissent**<br \/>\nTrump\u2019s primary win and survival from an assassination attempt initially unified most Republicans, with many former rivals attending the Republican National Convention to show their support. However, some prominent Republicans are quietly hoping for a defeat against Harris due to various grievances with Trump&#8217;s policies\u2014anti-abortion Republicans disapprove of his softened stance on abortion; war hawks resent his noninterventionist approach; and free traders oppose his protectionist economic policies. Each faction believes that Trump&#8217;s loss would allow them to reclaim influence within the party.<\/p>\n<p>**Harris: Declining support in critical states**<br \/>\nDespite an early boost, Harris has been losing ground in key swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. Silver highlighted this trend by noting polling averages showing her lead shrinking significantly since before the DNC\u2014down from +1.8% to +1% in Pennsylvania and from +3.1% to +1.9% in Michigan post-DNC adjustments. If Trump secures these states, it would require nearly sweeping other swing states for Harris just to tie him overall\u2014a challenging prospect given her declining appeal among white voters without college degrees.<\/p>\n<p>**Trump: Goldman Sachs issues grim economic forecast**<br \/>\nA report by Goldman Sachs economists warned that Trump&#8217;s economic strategies could negatively impact growth while increasing deficits due to tariffs and stricter immigration policies outweighing any benefits from tax cuts he might maintain if elected again.<\/p>\n<p>**Harris: Inability to distance herself from Biden on Gaza conflict**<br \/>\nHarris faces pressure regarding Biden\u2019s handling of pro-Palestinian protests related to Gaza; activists dissatisfied with current U.S policy may choose not to vote at all as a form of protest against her alignment with Biden&#8217;s stance on Israel.<\/p>\n<p>**Trump: Assassination attempt fades into background noise**<br \/>\nThe assassination attempt against Trump during a rally earlier this year initially captured widespread attention but has since faded as media focus shifted following Biden\u2019s exit from the race and subsequent nomination announcements by Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, both candidates face significant challenges ahead as they strive to energize their bases before Election Day approaches<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2338335,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/harris-trump-abortion-scaled-1024x680.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[36253,4021,40388,3634],"class_list":["post-2338334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-election2024","tag-harris","tag-politicalenthusiasm","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/harris-trump-abortion-scaled-1024x680.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2338334"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338334\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2338335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2338334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2338334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2338334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}